B.C.’s Cariboo district says 62 homes have been lost so far to wildfires
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A regional district that has been devastated by flames during British Columbia’s worst recorded wildfire season says 62 homes and 140 outbuildings have been destroyed and the number is likely to rise.
The Cariboo Regional District said Tuesday the tally was done during assessments with the help of volunteer fire departments and search-and-rescue crews.
“I would like to express my sincere regrets to those who have lost homes and other structures in the Cariboo region,” said district chairman Al Richmond in a news release.
“Also, thank you to the BC Wildfire Service and all the structural firefighters who continue to work so hard to protect our communities. I cannot express how thankful we are for your continued efforts.”